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Is It Normal To Get Numbness Around The Knee When Diagnosed With A Knee Contusion?

I was diagnosed with a knee contusion. I was given no prescriptions because at the time my pain was tolerable. i went yesterday morning and went to sleep with it elvated and I also took some pain meds. (aleeve ) The pain has gotten worse and it is almost unbearable to walk. Also my foot is almost numb and twice it s normal size. Is this normal?
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
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Hello,

As you had a knee contusion and swelling of the knee for which you kept it elevated, I think this is a venous return issue which happened due to injury.

I will advice you to use a knee brace or a stocking which will help reduce the swelling.

Next, I want u to use icing if you aren't diabetic, but if you are so then using hot water fermentation and keep the leg elevated from the ankle while the knee is in the extended position.

Start low-intensity static quadriceps and hamstring. As due to injury there is a possibility of muscle weakness which can aggravate the swelling.

Ankle toe movements are also to be performed as it works like a pumping mechanism.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Is It Normal To Get Numbness Around The Knee When Diagnosed With A Knee Contusion?

Hello, As you had a knee contusion and swelling of the knee for which you kept it elevated, I think this is a venous return issue which happened due to injury. I will advice you to use a knee brace or a stocking which will help reduce the swelling. Next, I want u to use icing if you aren t diabetic, but if you are so then using hot water fermentation and keep the leg elevated from the ankle while the knee is in the extended position. Start low-intensity static quadriceps and hamstring. As due to injury there is a possibility of muscle weakness which can aggravate the swelling. Ankle toe movements are also to be performed as it works like a pumping mechanism. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist